Come Dine Champion of Champions S1:E20

Episode 1

First up, erotic novelist Jude, engineer Anil, and sales manager Ronnie battle it out.

Episode 2

Barrister Simon takes on company director Lara and country vet James. Somebody makes a perfect sticky toffee pudding that impresses chef Glynn Purnell, but is it enough for the final.

Episode 3

Polly takes on Randeep and Marc. On the menu: a unique interpretation of a glamorous pâté, kebabs that look like giant sausages and an impressive Greek lamb dish.

Episode 4

Tony from the Costa del Sol overloads on the black pepper, Helen from Wales tries to impress with her singing and Richard from Bedford gets in a lather over some laver bread.

Episode 5

It's finals day: One of the four finalists will walk away a champion. Butternut squash wedges take on ajo blanco in the starter duel, and venison takes on lamb in the main course battle.

Episode 6

Past winners retired solicitor Cathie from London, deputy hotel manager Brendan from Brighton, and housewife Sarah from Bath battle it out for a place in Friday's final.

Episdoe 7

Salesman Simon takes on teaching assistant Eva and barrister Julia. In one of the series' closest heats, it's all down to one particular dessert that outshines the other two.

Episode 8

Hairdresser JoJo Smith from Suffolk takes on GP Kevin Fernando from Edinburgh and businesswoman Jo Aitkin from East Yorkshire. A raw tart suggests timing issues, and Kevin gets a big shock.

Episode 9

Singer John McGrath goes up against head of recruitment Gilly Johnson and heating engineer Tony Byrd in a bid to go through to Friday's final and take the Champion of Champions crown.

Episode 10

It's finals day. Arancini balls take on halibut chowder in the starter duel and a seafood cataplana fights it out against cannon of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes in the main course battle.

Episode 11

Stelios Michael battles it out against Margaret Fanion and JP Goddard. JP tries to make the eight dishes in Margaret's amuse bouche starter, but will it amuse chef Glynn Purnell's bouche.

Episode 12

Derek doesn't get off to the best start with his eggs en cocotte, Patrick has issues with his soufflé, and Kelly impresses chef Glynn Purnell with her dessert, but she has a shock in store.

Episode 13

Nick Holt, a plumber from East Lancashire, lettings agent Natasha Conti from Salisbury and local communications officer Tracey Waters from Brighton battle it out for a place in the final.

Episode 14

Sumi battles it out against Andy and Caroline. Andy tries to wind up the other two, Caroline has issues with ingredients, and Sumi cooks with something she's never used before.

Episode 15

It's finals day, and the winners from the week get behind their cooking stations for the last time. In the battle of the starters, risotto with a parmesan crisp takes on Tourte au Reblochon.

Episode 16

Past winners Gill, Sally and Tony (aka Blobbie Williams) compete for a place in the final. They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell to be in with a chance.

Episode 17

Past winners Richard, Jelone and Andrea tussle with stuffed onions, glittery red tomatoes and chicken ballotine as they attempt to go through to the final.

Episode 18

Past winners Emma, Glenn and Simon battle it out for a place in the final. Featuring the invention of 'Glenn Sauce', and a dish which is described as looking like dog poo.

Episode 19

Past winners Kevin, Helen and Amber compete for a place in the final. Magician Kevin hopes his magic wand will help, and Amber struggles with a mango chicken dish.